Amber Steele

The Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing a President, Vice President, and Clerk. Key agenda items included the presentation of an out-of-state senior trip, approval of payroll and various fund encumbrances, and acceptance of the treasurer's and activity fund reports. The Board approved the timeline for the sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, authorized the declaration of surplus items, and selected a CPA firm for the upcoming annual audit. Additionally, the Board approved several overnight student trips, confirmed the hiring of an elementary principal and two teachers, accepted a resignation, and designated the Superintendent as the authorized voting representative for OSAG.

The board meeting covered a wide range of operational and administrative approvals. Key agenda items included the acceptance of the activity fund report and various encumbrances, the establishment of an MOU with Meridian Technology Center, and the adoption of several new district policies regarding mandated reporting, wellness, and tobacco-free status. The board reviewed and approved the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs, revisions to the Elementary Handbook, and academic reports including the College Remediation Rate and Annual Drop Out Report. Personnel actions, including the hiring of a certified teacher and the approval of various stipends and extra duty assignments, were finalized. Additionally, the board approved the transition to an hour-based school year for the 2025-2026 term, the adjunct appointment for Physical Education, and the pursuit of a geothermal project grant.

The board meeting included the presentation of the senior trip, the approval of payroll and encumbrances for various district funds, and the review and approval of the treasurer's and activity fund reports. Additionally, the board approved an extra-duty contract for a counselor, reviewed and approved several OSSBA policy suggestions, renamed an activity fund account, and approved the school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The board meeting included the review and approval of the December 2025 Treasurer's and Activity fund reports. Payroll and encumbrances across the General, Building, Child Nutrition, and Bond funds were authorized. The board conducted an executive session concerning personnel matters, specifically regarding the Superintendent's evaluation. Furthermore, the audit report for the 2024-2025 year was approved. The board also authorized an RFP for the Geothermal Project involving the old gym and GES as the vendor. Finally, the board approved hiring recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as various employee resignations.

The board discussed and approved several items, including an academic team trip to Chicago, the treasurer's and activity fund reports for March, payroll and encumbrances, and the filing of FCC Form 471 for the E-rate program. Additionally, the board approved updates to various board policies, an emergency operations site plan, contracts for professional services, and the hiring of multiple teachers and a long-term substitute. The board also accepted several resignations.